16th Bar – 2026 Season, Episode 2 features Rochester, New York hip-hop artist Coco Latt’e, as she steps back into the spotlight and reclaims her position in the game. After spending years building her experience and sound in Los Angeles, California, Coco Latt’e returns to Rochester, NY with a renewed focus, sharpened style, and a powerful story to tell.

This episode captures her journey, transition, and comeback, highlighting the mindset and determination it takes to re-establish yourself in hip-hop. Through studio moments, personal insight, and raw energy, Coco Latt’e shows why her name still carries weight—and why now is the time for her next chapter.

Coco Latt’e
IG: @whois3am
YT: @CocoLatteTV

Executive Producer: Shabaka Mu Ausar
Producer: Dj Quan Da Bomb
Atem Mini Pro Video Switcher/Editor: Chris Canty

About 16th Bar

16th Bar is an original music series from Media Movement Network highlighting independent hip-hop artists, producers, and beatmakers from Western New York and beyond, including Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Toronto, and Montreal.

Brik Talks | Jay Real | Episode 2

This week, Brik Chik sits down with the multi-talented Jay Real — a Syracuse native who built his brand in Rochester, NY.

He’s a national touring comedian, concert promoter, and financial educator whose story is all about hustle, purpose, and turning passion into profit.

Follow Jay Real
Facebook: @comedianjayrealtoo
Instagram: @jayreal1000000
TikTok: @jayrealsworld
Website: jnewmanassociatesllc.com

Follow Brik Chik
Instagram: @briktalks
Facebook: @brikchik
Youtube: @brikchik
Website: brikchik.com

Directed, Edited, and Motion Graphics by Shabaka Mu Ausar for Media Movement Network

This episode features Rochester’s Street Rap Legend SHONYEA aka Bragaid Bengonte.

SHONYEA
IG @bengonte
https://www.instagram.com/bengonte
FB: @BragaidBengonte
https://www.facebook.com/bragaid.bengonte
Youtube @LastOfficialVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/@LastOfficialVEVO
Spotify @Shonyea Bengazi

The 16th Bar is a new webseries that feature snapshot stories of independent hip-hop artists and you also get a chance to experience them spit 16 bars LIVE in the studio.

Executive Producer: Shabaka Mu
Producer: Dj Quan Da Bomb
Featuring: Dj G-Nyce

If you got bars and a story to tell complete the submission form below. https://mediamovement.net/16th-bar-submission/

Media Movement Network Presents
A Boloe Music Production
RAP RHYTHM & NEWS

Episode #2
iCandi and BeachBoyNino

FOLLOW icandi
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/iCandi16

Music available on ALL music platforms: icandi

FOLLOW BeachBoyNino
Website: https://beachboynino.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachboynino/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeachBoyNino

Music available on ALL music platforms: BeachBoyNino

FOLLOW Dj Chris Starks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJChrisStarks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovejoymobilesound

FOLLOW Rap Rhythm & News
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rap-Rythem-News-102003672289346

Submissions:https://mediamovement.net/rap-rhythm-news-submissions/

SEGMENT #1 – KENTE CLOTH PROPAGANDA
– Who’s idea was this?
– The blatant disrespect of Ghana’s historical cultural backdrop.
– Democratic opportunists!

SEGMENT #2 – DEFUND THE POLICE (What does it mean?)
– $100 Million Dollar Sham and Cronies in leadership.
– Trump and Police Reform
– Who really benefits from defunding the police? Where is the money going?

SONG OF THE WEEK
Amen Ptah – COVID War

SEGMENT #3 – CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS
– Covid-19 and the spike of positive cases across the country
– Cop charged with murder in Atlanta
– Juneteenth becoming a National Holiday

OUTRODUCTION – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
– Shabaka Mu Ausar’s final thoughts.
– Amen Ptah’s Final thoughts.

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Shabaka Mu Ausar
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Amen Hotep
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